The latest bill would appoint regional chairs in Niagara, Peel and York provinces and bolster so-called strong mayoral powers the government gave Toronto and Ottawa earlier this year.
Home, preparing and presenting city budgets, hiring and firing department heads, etc. In addition, these new powers will also give them the freedom to propose and pass housing by-laws with the support of one-third of the councillors.
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While Toronto Mayor John Tory has said he would use those powers in a limited manner and responsibly, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has said he has no interest in using those powers.
The bill also contains another housing law that has angered municipalities as it seeks to reduce the fees paid by developers. This fee was used to build infrastructure for new homes. Environmentalists are also worried because they say it will also weaken the role of conservation authorities.
